Fatima Ahmed

Among the titans of the first-person shooter genre, two names dominate the conversation: Counter-Strike and Call of Duty. Each game has carved out a unique identity, appealing to different types of players with their distinct features, gameplay mechanics, and communities. This article delves into the core aspects of both games such as game mechanics, maps, economy, esports scenes, and community culture to provide a comprehensive comparison of Counter-Strike and Call...

IEM Rio Major Overview The second-to-last Counter-Strike: Global Offensive Major Championship was also one of its most historic – for good and not-so-good reasons. It was the very first of its kind to be held in Brazil, home to arguably the most passionate and loyal fans in all of competitive Counter-Strike. The CS:GO Rio Major featured shocking early exits, an unlikely grand final, a Brazilian team’s playoff run to the...

Counter-Strike has always stuck to its proven model of high-stakes five-on-five competitive gameplay, particularly exemplified by its Bomb Defusal scenario used in professional tournaments. However, as the landscape of esports evolved and new concepts emerged, so too did CS. In 2018, amid the peak of the Battle Royale phenomenon, Valve unveiled a new game mode in CS that gradually gained popularity as it sought to innovate beyond the traditional gameplay...

If you want to find your CS:GO config files to edit and customize them, be it to enhance your gaming experience by adding your own commands, or address specific issues, you’ve arrived at the right place. We are going to show you how to find CS:GO config files easily, in just a few steps. Without anything more to add, below find our step-by-step tutorial. Tutorial on How to Find the...

Gambling in Counter-Strike has become a massive source of entertainment for a large portion of the game’s player base. The availability of skin trading has allowed gambling to exist in the community, and players enjoy the thrill of staking their money and skins in hopes of earning more. Though players partake in gambling activities at will, there is still potential for these third-party gambling sites and public figures to pull...

Though CSGO is easily one of the best shooter games ever made, sometimes, players get bored and want to take a break with a new shooter game. However, precision is incredibly important in any shooter game, which is why players must convert their in-game sensitivity from CSGO to the other game for a seamless transition. Unfortunately, converting your sensitivity isn’t too easy, since different games will have different sensitivity measurements...

Skins have quickly become one of the most prominent aspects of Counter-Strike, as players love buying cosmetic items to enhance the appearance of their skins. However, everyone knows that skins can come in different prices and conditions, as skins might have a lot of scratches on them. These scratches are primarily determined by the skin’s float value, which influences the wear condition of the skin, which will lead to its...

Counter-Strike relies on precise movements and small efficiencies to become a successful player in the game, which is why there is little to no room for slight errors when you’re playing at the highest level. Players must be able to act efficiently and minimize mistakes, which is where key binds can come into play.  Key binds allow players to perform action(s) with one press of a button, ensuring that there...

Money and finances play an important role in winning a game of Counter-Strike. Buying avid weaponry and equipment will help teams win rounds, so it is almost inevitable that you will have to buy some sort of weapon or gear at the start of every round.  Since buying stuff is a recurring process in a Counter-Strike game, you can make your life easier by setting up buy binds to purchase...

If you’ve been around Counter-Strike for a while and know anything about skins, you might have heard that the AK-47 | Case Hardened with a Blue Gem pattern is one of the most expensive skins in the game. If you listened to someone saying one of them could be worth a new car, they are absolutely right.  The AK-47 Blue Gem has become a phenomenon in the Counter-Strike trading community,...